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"He basically fits the profile we've been looking for since we've been has a corner," general manager John Schneider said after the conclusion of the draft on Saturday. "He's a big, tough, aggressive guy that based on what we've seen has really good cover skills."

Schneider acknowledged the move was a projection, but he was confident he had the physical tools to make the switch.

The fact that Tyson played in the slot at times gave the Seahawk braintrust something to go off of in the evaluation process when considering a move to cornerback.

"Guys that have been in the slot and played on guys, it really tells us something," head coach Pete Carroll said after he draft. "It just shows you their versatility and comfort with working with the quicker, smaller guys."

Tyson registered five interceptions, 46 tackles (4½ for losses) and five pass breakups in his senior season with the Bearcats. He ran a 4.56-second 40-yard dash with a 33-inch vertical jump at the NFL scouting combine in February.

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider speak with reporters after making 11 selections in the 2017 NFL draft.

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Tyson grew up in the same Norfolk, Virginia area as Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor, whom he called a "legand down here" in a conference call with reporters following his selection.

Tyson took an official pre-draft visit to Seattle and he took an obvious liking to Carroll.

"He showed love to everybody. He told us what we needed to hear right up front," Tyson said. "That's what I really look for in a coach, somebody that keeps it real and just keeps it straightforward, not sugar-coating and beating around the bush."

Tyson told reporters he was looking forward to talking to his dad, who was at work, and his grandmother following the selection.

"I've got a little cry in me still," he said.

Seattle selected Colorado safety Tedric Thompson with the No. 111 overall selection in the fourth round earlier on Saturday, the first of five picks on the draft's final day. The team then added Tyson and offensive lineman Justin Senior in the sixth round, as well as wide receiver David Moore and running back Chris Carson in the seventh.